Despite widespread rumors suggesting a huge pay disparity, Universal Pictures clarified that Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo received equal pay for their roles in 'Wicked'. The studio emphasized that the claims of a pay gap were based on internet speculation and not true.
Have YOU got a story? EmailDespite rumors of a huge pay gap between the two leading stars of Wicked , Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are said to have been paid equally.
As for the rest of the main cast members, the viral list alleged that Jonathan Bailey, also known for playing Prince Fiyero, is reportedly earning just under half a million. In response to the rumored leaked list, fans are sharing their thoughts and there appears to be a general consensus in reaction to the rumored list.The tweet read: 'Ariana getting paid over $10M more than Cynthia doesn't sit right with me...'Yet another person called the rumored salary gap 'diabolical.' Someone else deemed it 'unfair.'
While the numbers have not been confirmed and it's unclear who shared the list first, many people are commenting on the reports and sharing their thoughts; pictured in movie still As for the rest of the main cast members, the list alleged that Jonathan Bailey, also known for playing Prince Fiyero, is reportedly earning just under half a million; pictured from left to right: Ethan Slater, Jeff, Marissa Bode, Michelle, Cynthia, Ariana, Jonathan and Bronwyn James in LA
Meanwhile, there were also a slew of Wicked fans sharing the opinion that Grande was already expected to earn more than Erivo as she would bring in more viewers with her massive fanbase.
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